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Hello All,
A cousin of mine in the St Louis area is looking to learn a new skill and get into a new hobby; and he has just discovered gliders. Anyone on RAS want to volunteer to chat with him and/or invite him out to your local club or operation?
Please let me know, thanks!
--Noel

I just received a wing wheel for my new glider from MM Fabrication. I did not check for fit yet, but I have to say I am impressed with the build quality.
When I was about to make a decision which wing wheel to buy I looked for information here and I did not find much. This is the reason I am...

Hi all,
I've found enough info on the internet about advantages of sealing all
control surfaces with mylar tape but I'm struggling a bit to find
anything about benefits of sealing inboard edge of aileron gap with a
plate fitted to wing.
Here is the link to picture that illustrates what I'm...

Gents,
I believe the GPS antenna on my 302 has bitten the dust. Anyone know of a good replacement for it? There seem to be several different types and sensitivity ratings and I'm not sure what would be the best fit for a replacement.
Also, does anyone know the correct name or type of connector...

I'm helping out a bit with the Seniors displaying latest HRRR high resolution model output for the Seniors:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/8djv55iko02vfwx/AAB8JZwD1Jr-pK0BiRwrIClFa?dl=0
Drill down to the day.
HRRR model graphics are for hourly data 15Z to 23Z:
PBL Height (Thermal Height)
LCL Height...

I have logged in on the demo opportunity , I get the your linked to topmeteo window but that's it. It's like jammed up won't go anywhere.
What can I do Is there someone from TopMeteo or See You that can help?? Maybe if I could start over it might work??
Thanks
Glenn

All
Hoping for some help here - My Std Cirrus has cam style hotellier fittings and I havent been able to find a wedekind sleeve that works with these rather than the vertical plunger style..
Any clues for finding sleeves for these?
Thanks in advance
Peter Deane, Std Cirrus 5T

Empty towball from middle of USA to SW USA the end of March and back to middle USA the beginning of April. Happy to quote anytime, references available, get your new-to-you glider soon, save your vacation time for soaring!

I have written an app that measures wing frequency - currently available for Android on the Play Store he https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.controlj.ios.wingfreq.
An IOS version will be available once I jump through the various hoops Apple places in the way.
Video of it in...

I confirmed with the FAA recently what others have said here befo after 1/1/2020 glider flight at altitudes 10,000 ft and above AND above 2,500 ft AGL WILL require ADS-B out. The only good news that I got is that the FAA is actively looking at low-cost, low-power GPS sources for the GPS part of...

Hi RAS,
For the next two weeks, I am offering a discount on the basic HP-24 sailplane kit. Here's what you get and here's how it works:
* You get the basic HP-24 15-meter sailplane kit with all-carbon structure, 500 lb empty weight and 825 lb gross weight, retractable 500x5 undercarriage,...

I am pleased to announce IGC-approval for the Naviter Oudie-IGC GPS Flight Recorder for "all flights" including world records. The IGC-approval document may be downloaded from the FAI/IGC web site or the GFAC web site, see below. A table of all IGC-approved Flight Recorders can also be downloaded...

I searched in RAS and didn't find anything about taxes.
I live in a state where they have sales tax on aircraft and when buying a glider for tens of thousands of dollars this can be a major impact. Maybe I need to move to Delaware and incorporate!
Sales tax aside, what about capital gain or loss...

When flying for a badge or record, one will be flying a closed course that involves a 1km long start/finish line. To complete the task, one must cross the finish line no lower than 1,000m below the start altitude.
As the pilot crosses the start line, the computer should calculate a finish...

Having used XC skies and now Topmeteo, I wonder what's the need to get the forecasted SKEW -T diagram to points along your task.
Will you as, a pilot, get any better prediction of soaring conditions if you use both ?
Dan